Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 39 | 33 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Heat 132-90. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
